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Old Invercargill Flashback 1984 Flood
Old Invercargill Flashback 1984 Flood
News   -   Feb 01, 2026

It was 42 years ago on Friday 27th January 1984 Southland suffered from a major flood. But being Southlanders we bounced back stronger than ever as a community and region. The worst floods in memory struck Invercargill and parts of rural Southland on Friday 27th January 1984. Watch: 42 Years

Watch: 42 Years Since the 1984 Southland Flood
Watch: 42 Years Since the 1984 Southland Flood
Old Invercargill   -   Jan 30, 2026

It was 42 years ago on Friday 27th January 1984 Southland suffered from a major flood. Here’s a video that covers the events before, during and after what was a black Friday for our city and region. Old Invercargill Flashback 1984 FloodIt was 42 years ago on Friday 27th

Flashback -1984 Floods #1
Flashback -1984 Floods #1
Old Invercargill   -   Jan 29, 2026

After the worse flooding in over a 100 years Southland bounced back. In 1984 the region was devastated when the flood banks burst and flooded our great city. In a series we take a look back. Flashback -1984 Floods #3

Flashback -1984 Floods #3
Flashback -1984 Floods #3
Old Invercargill   -   Jan 29, 2026

Old Invercargill 1984 flood flashback part 3 Even Marama avenue, Otatara got cut off leaving families stranded, Invercargills railway yards went under water, Half mile road, was the worst hit in Tuatapere, parts of Myross Bush & Kennington were also underwater.

Flashback -1984 Floods #2
Flashback -1984 Floods #2
Old Invercargill   -   Jan 29, 2026

Old Invercargill part 2 of our look back at the 1984 floods, passengers had to evacuate a city bus in Waikiwi before it was submerged on water, North road,

All aboard: Invercargill Welcomes Long-distance Passenger Train
All aboard: Invercargill Welcomes Long-distance Passenger Train
News   -   Jan 22, 2026

There was plenty of excitement at the station today as a long-distance passenger train arrived in Invercargill, bringing with it travellers, rail enthusiasts, and a good dose of nostalgia. The service travelled south from Christchurch, stopping in Dunedin for a night before completing its journey into the deep south, offering

Old Invercargill Flashback - Tim Shadbolt Wins 1993 Mayority
Old Invercargill Flashback - Tim Shadbolt Wins 1993 Mayority
Old Invercargill   -   Jan 09, 2026

From 1993: Tim Shadbolt wins the Invercargill mayoral race, as reported in The Southland Times. Final Tribute Set For Sir Tim Shadbolt - Public Funeral ServiceA public funeral service to honour the life and legacy of Sir Tim Shadbolt will be held at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre next Friday. Sir

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